
Yamadillas
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Yamadillas
Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
- pounds red sweet potatoes (garnet yams)
- tablespoon vegetable broth
- tablespoon chopped green chiles
- teaspoon fresh lime juice
- teaspoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- teaspoon ground cumin
- teaspoon minced garlic
- can black beans
- piece whole-wheat tortillas
- piece fresh salsa of your choice
- Pea Guacamole
Instructions
- Put the yams in a stainless-steel saucepot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until soft, about 12 minutes. Drain the water and add the vegetable broth to the yams. Mash with a potato masher until quite smooth, then stir in the green chiles, lime juice, chipotle, cumin, and garlic. Mix well, stir in the black beans, and mix again.
- Heat a nonstick griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Spread some of the yam mixture on half of a tortilla, then fold it over and flatten. Place the folded tortilla on the griddle and cook it for about 2½ minutes on each side, flipping several times to make sure it doesn’t burn. Repeat with the remaining yam mixture and tortillas. Serve topped with salsa and/or guacamole.
Note: This kid-friendly recipe makes quite a large amount. However, Yamadillas store well overnight in the refrigerator. Reheated on the griddle the next day, they’ll taste just like they were freshly made.